Kester Wax K-60P Wax No. 484

Kester Wax K-60P, a soft pliable wax naturally derived from castor oil, functions as a film former, emollient and plasticizer. Koster Keunen provides formulations using Kester Waxe K-60P to create creamier textures while increasing the stability of your product.

Brand: Kester Wax (30 products)

INCI Name: Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Functions: Emollient, Emulsion Stabilizer, Film Former, Stabilizer, Texturizing Agent

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Natural, Naturally Derived, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: Halal, Kosher, NPA Certified

Benefit Claims: Creamy Texture, Emolliency, Film Forming, Plasticizing

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Waxes
INCI Name: Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Emollient,
Emulsion Stabilizer,
Film Former,
Stabilizer,
Texturizing Agent
CAS No.: 27924-99-8, 58128-22-6
Technologies: Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families: Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Conditioners & Emollients,
Fats, Butters & Waxes,
Film Formers,
Stabilizers,
Texturizers & Fillers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims: Creamy Texture,
Emolliency,
Film Forming,
Plasticizing
Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora,
Credo Clean Standard,
Natural,
Naturally Derived,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Applications & Uses

Markets: Personal Care
Applications: Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Color Cosmetics,
Hair Care,
Skin Care
Application Format: Stick
Color Cosmetic Applications: Lipstick
Use Level: 1-25%
Formulations Guidelines: Kester Wax K-60P functions as a film former, emollient, and plasticizer. Kester Wax K-60P has a recommended usage level of 1-25%.

Properties

Chemical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Acid Value	max. 10	mg KOH/g	USP 401
Melting point	50-70	°C	(USP 741)
Penetration	75-120	dmm	(ASTM D1321)
Saponification Value	90-125	mgKOH/g	(USP 401)

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: Halal,
Kosher,
NPA Certified
Chemical Inventories: AICS (Australia),
DSL (Canada),
IECSC (China)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life: 2 Years